Throughout the past year the state of New York has had a number of employment law changes. In continuing this trend, here is a list of updates for the beginning…
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Effective January 1, 2020, New Jersey employers may no longer screen applicants based on wage, salary, or benefits history. Employers are now prohibited from requiring an applicant to disclose past…
Illinois has recently enacted several pieces of legislation that have brought sweeping changes to employment law that affects Illinois employers. Amendments to Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA) Under recent amendments…
The Department of Labor recently finalized the salary level for overtime exempt employees. Listen in as we provide specifics on the final rule, practical advice regarding salary compression, and tips…
End of year can be a hectic time for business owners and their employees. With 2020 quickly approaching it is important to be proactive with year-end tasks. Listen below to an informative…
Effective January 1, 2020, employers will be prohibited from discriminating against applicants or employees based on hairstyles associated with race. The recently enacted Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for…
A communicable disease is an infectious disease transmissible by direct contact with an affected individual or the individual’s discharges. As an employer, you should have a general understanding of these…
The United States has seen a severe increase in communicable illnesses, like the flu, over the past few years. With the flu season beginning, it’s a good time to plan…
For more than five years, workers across the nation have been pushing for a $15 minimum wage. Known by many as the Fight for $15, the nationwide movement advocating for…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires covered employers to provide effective, reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments…
